Cathodic Protection System Inspections, Gas Surveys, and Related Services (RE-BID)

The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) is soliciting sealed bids for Cathodic Protection System Inspections, Gas Surveys, and Related Services through a competitive bidding process. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform annual cathodic protection system inspections and gas leakage surveys across five NRHA-operated public housing communities, encompassing 30 rectifiers and underground utility systems. Key service requirements include structure-to-soil potential measurements, insulator integrity testing, cooperative interference testing with Virginia Natural Gas, and gas survey services compliant with CFR 49 Parts 191 and 192. The contractor must provide detailed engineering reports and corrective action recommendations, with emergency service call response required within 24 hours and comprehensive hardbound reports due within 30 days of each survey. Bid submissions are due December 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST through the Bonfire Interactive Portal, with the final date for submitting questions set for November 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and qualified bidder, with a five-year term consisting of a base year and four potential one-year renewal options.

The procurement includes several important compliance and administrative requirements. NRHA mandates compliance with Section 3 of the HUD Act, which requires offering employment opportunities to low- and very low-income residents. Contractors must adhere to Virginia Executive Order 19 regarding green products and energy efficiency, and provide proof of applicable licenses and insurance within 10 days of award. The contract is funded by HUD and includes provisions for potential cooperative procurement by other public entities. Pricing must be submitted on a firm fixed-price basis, fully burdened and inclusive of labor, travel, overhead, and fees, with separate line items for annual services at each community and gas survey location. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope suggests a substantial multi-year contract value. Invoicing will be conducted monthly in electronic PDF or Excel format, with payment due 30 days after invoice receipt or service acceptance. All contract records must be retained for three years following final payment, demonstrating the administrative rigor of this procurement opportunity.